Koftas (Meatballs)

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 medium onion, grated

• 1 large egg

• 4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs or 2 tablespoons chickpea flour

• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

• 1 tablespoon chopped mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint

• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste

• 2 teaspoons garam masala or tikka masala

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or chili powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

Curry Sauce

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste

• 1 tablespoon garam masala

• 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• ¾ teaspoon salt

• 1 chili pepper, chopped

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1½ cups crushed tomatoes

• 1 cup whole milk yogurt, whipped

• 2 tablespoons fenugreek leaves, fresh or dried

• 1 cup water

• 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

• Chopped cilantro for garnish